A number line going from negative 3 to positive 3 in increments of 1. There are 2 equal spaces between the numbers.

Question

Which inequality is true?
–1.5 > –0.5
Negative one-half
–2.5 < –2
Negative 1 and one-half

Answer 1

To evaluate the inequalities given, we can assess each one:

1. –1.5 > –0.5: This is false. On a number line, –1.5 is to the left of –0.5, meaning –1.5 is less than –0.5.

2. –2.5 < –2: This is true. On a number line, –2.5 is to the left of –2, meaning it is indeed less than –2.

So, the true inequality from the options given is –2.5 < –2.